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Lead, Avionics Survivability Engineer

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
low
0 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As the Lead Avionics Survivability Engineer at Relativity Space, you will lead a team focused on ensuring that the Terran R's electrical and electronic systems can endure the harsh conditions of launch and spaceflight. Your responsibilities will include overseeing electromagnetic compatibility, radiation effects, and component reliability, while coordinating with various engineering disciplines to define survivability requirements and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience in survivability engineering for harsh environments and mission-critical applications
  • Technical background in at least two domains: EMC/EMI, radiation effects, or EEE component reliability
  • Working knowledge of the space environment and its effects
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating technical efforts
  • Experience driving survivability requirements definition and risk assessments

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a related field
  • Hands-on experience with EMC and radiation test facilities
  • Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools
  • Experience with parts selection and reliability prediction methodologies
  • Knowledge of SEE mitigation techniques

What you get

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Compensation range provided, but actual salary will depend on experience and qualifications
  • Role involves significant cross-functional coordination, which may require strong interpersonal skills

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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